The Country Left Behind (1962)

7.0/10 123 min War Drama History Romance

Overview

Before the Korean War (1950-1953), a daughter of a Russian soldier stationed at Heungnam falls in love with a young Korean anti-Communist. Their love story shows how cruel the Russian soldiers were and how badly many North Koreans craved for freedom.

Cast

Kim Jin-kyu

Seokbin

Kim Ji-mi

Kim Jeong-suk

Kim Seung-ho

Sirenkov

Heo Chang-kang

Park Nou-sik

Ju Jeung-nyeo

Kim Dong-won

Kim Jeong-ok

Chun Yu

Jo Hang

Monica Yoo

Sonya

Son Mi-hui-ja

Nam Bang-un

Lee Yeong

Dokgo Sung

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